MOLECULE

Coniferin

Coniferin, also known as abietin or coniferoside, belongs to the class of organic compounds known as phenolic glycosides. These are organic compounds containing a phenolic structure attached to a glycosyl moiety. Some examples of phenolic structures include lignans, and flavonoids. Among the sugar units found in natural glycosides are D-glucose, L-Fructose, and L rhamnose. Coniferin is an extremely weak basic (essentially neutral) compound (based on its pKa). Coniferin exists in all living organisms, ranging from bacteria to humans. A monosaccharide derivative that is coniferol attached to a beta-D-glucopyranosyl residue at position 1 via a glycosidic linkage. Coniferin is expected to be in Cannabis as all living plants are known to produce and metabolize it.